Fragrance comparison

Alchimie vs Roses Greedy

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 28 Oct 2026 4,001 ratings analysed

6 wins

Alchimie

Rochas

4.211,920 votes

Rank #376 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Roses Greedy

Mancera

3.952,081 votes

Rank #2,097 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories.

Alchimie
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Roses Greedy
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Alchimie6/7

Roses Greedy1/7

Ratings & consensus: Alchimie
Community sentiment: Alchimie
Longevity: Alchimie
Sillage & projection: Alchimie
Value for money: Roses Greedy
Versatility: Alchimie
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Alchimie

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AlchimieRochas

Roses GreedyMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 1,920 votes

Have 52%Had 48%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 2,081 votes

Have 74%Had 26%Want 0%

Category winnerAlchimieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

39%Like

2%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

1,736 votes

36%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

2%Hate

2,081 votes

Category winnerAlchimieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityAlchimie

SillageAlchimie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value51

Category winnerRoses GreedyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

floral77%

powdery69%

soft spicy61%

floral100%

rose92%

sweet84%

musky77%

vanilla69%

fruity61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both floral, sweet and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

PeachPlumLilacPearBlack CurrantCassiaHiacynthMandarin Orange

Heart

Black locustWisteriaCoconutHeliotropeJasmineRoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

CaramelVanillaTonka BeanSandalwoodAmberLicoriceMusk

Top20-30 mins

PeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangePink PepperCoconut

Heart3-5 hrs

RoseFlowersJasmine

Base6-10+ hrs

White MuskSugarVanillaAmberBenzoin

InformationalShared notesPeach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Coconut. Durations are only published for Roses Greedy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring45

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night39

Category winnerAlchimieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Men1

Unisex10

Women89

Casual 34%Date 26%Work 24%Party 16%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#376

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews163

Overall rank#2,097

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winnerAlchimieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alchimie by Rochas is an oriental floral fragrance for women that blends fruit, spice, and resins. It opens with a bright mix of peach, plum, and citrus before settling into a warm, powdery base of vanilla, caramel, and tonka bean. This 1998 classic remains a sought-after piece for those who enjoy sophisticated, sweet…

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Mancera Roses Greedy is a vibrant, sugar-dusted floral that pairs dew-covered petals with crisp fruit. The first spray reveals juicy peach, tangy black currant, and bright mandarin orange before settling into a lush garden of pink rose and sweet jasmine. While the name suggests a heavy dessert, the scent stays surpris…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alchimie or Roses Greedy?

Alchimie takes 6 of 7 categories. Alchimie is rated 4.21/5 from 1,920 votes; Roses Greedy is rated 3.95/5 from 2,081 votes. Choose Alchimie for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Roses Greedy for a floral and rose character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alchimie or Roses Greedy?

They last about the same: Alchimie 77/100, Roses Greedy 75/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alchimie or Roses Greedy?

Alchimie projects furthest (Alchimie 70/100, Roses Greedy 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alchimie and Roses Greedy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, sweet and fruity accords. Common notes include Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Coconut.

Is Alchimie or Roses Greedy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Alchimie is the stronger pick. For winter, Alchimie is the stronger pick. Roses Greedy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alchimie and Roses Greedy?

Alchimie has top notes of Peach, Plum, Lilac and Pear, heart notes of Black locust, Wisteria, Coconut and Heliotrope, a base of Caramel, Vanilla, Tonka Bean and Sandalwood. Roses Greedy has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rose, Flowers and Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Sugar, Vanilla and Amber.